Level 2 Listening Practice Material

LEVEL 2 LISTENING PRACTICE MATERIAL

SECTION 1 Questions 1-9

Listen to the conversation between James and Karen and as you listen answer questions 1-9.

You will hear the conversation twice.

At the end of the listening test, you will have 7 minutes to transfer your answers onto the answer sheet.

Questions 1-3

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the recording?

In the correct space on your answer sheet, write

TRUE (T) if the statement agrees with the information FALSE (F) if the statement contradicts the information

1. Karen doesn’t know what she wants to do. 2. James has asked Karen to work for him. 3. James has a successful car business.

Questions 4-6 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Write only the correct letter on your answer sheet.

4. James thinks that to start a business you A don’t need any money. B need an idea. C don’t need to work hard. 5. Karen’s friend makes A a lot of money in the holidays. B money only in the holidays. C less money every year.

6. James thinks Karen’s friend is clever because

A she buys everything she needs. B she sells chocolates and sweets. C she sells from her house. Questions 7-9 Write no more than TWO WORDS for each answer. Write the answer in the correct space on your answer sheet.

7. Which social media website are they talking about?

8. What does Karen have to think of now?

9. What will James and Karen do tomorrow? SECTION 2 Questions 10-15 Listen to a lecturer answering students’ questions about the college.

You will hear the conversation twice.

At the end of the listening part, you will have 7 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet.

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Lunchtime Between 10.______and 1pm

Places to eat lunch  11. ______ Outside  Café

Name of café near college 12. ______

Places you can’t eat  Computer rooms  classrooms  Libraries

Class times this semester From 8am to 13. ______

Number of computer rooms Three

Location of computer rooms One on every 14. ______of the English Language Centre.

Name of the lab technician 15. ______SECTION 3 Questions 16 -25

Listen to a book review on the radio and answer questions 16-25.

You will hear the review twice.

At the end of the listening test, you will have 7 minutes to transfer your answers onto the answer sheet.

Questions 16-20 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Write only the correct letter on your answer sheet.

16. Shama will listen to comments from listeners

A at the beginning of the show. B at the end of the review. C before the review. 17. The topic of the book Shama will talk about A is popular right now. B isn’t in the news a lot. C is about studying. 18. The word “Hoo-ga” is A a Danish word. B an English word. C a new word. 19. The word “Hoo-ga” means A making art. B spending time with family. C a feeling of home, warmth and safety. 20. What advice does the book give? A Turn your phone off. B Eat healthily. C Don’t take breaks. Questions 21-25 Complete the sentences below.

Write no more than ONE WORD for each answer.

21. Shama was interested in reading about Danish ______. 22. After reading the book, Shama felt really ______. 23. Shama will keep this book in her ______so she can read it whenever she likes. 24. Socialising, ______and relaxing make everyone happy. 25. Shama says that the people of Denmark have turned ______into an art.